NEWSLETTER N0.22

DIARY DATES

Monday 8th August 3/4 Hooptime

Film Festival - 6P

Tuesday 9th August Film Festival - 6N

Casey Zone Spelling Final

Monday 15th August J-Rock Performance

Tuesday 16th August Canteen Special Lunch day

Wednesday 31st August Grade 6 - CERES Community

Environment Park

Thursday 1st September Grade 5 - CERES Community

Environment Park

4TH AUGUST 2011

NOTICES DUE BACK BY

Thursday 4th August 3/4 Hooptime

3/4 Hooptime Coaches

Friday 5th August Classroom Helper Program

Wednesday 10th August Canteen Special Lunch

Friday 12th August 3/4 Camp Rumbug Permission

Forms

Monday 29th August 3/4 Camp Balance

BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198

E-mail: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Visit our Websites : http:// www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au,

Camp Australia/Out of School Hours Care: 9769 8251

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT BER UPDATE

Yesterday Lynne Brenner, Jodie

Norton (school council president),

and I met with Julie Alliston, DEECD

BER Manager, and Stephen Lyon,

Manager Stakeholders Relations BER

to discuss options for moving

forward with our BER project in

totality.

The meeting was productive with the

following outcomes, subject to

school council ratification at

Monday‘s meeting:

(1) Notwithstanding that we remain

disappointed with the balance of

funds available for our companion

project, we have accepted the

amount of $604,063 offered by the

DEECD.

(2) We have selected Option 1:

School-led project for our

companion project. This in effect

means that we select our own

project manager/architect to deliver

the project within budget, scope and

delivery schedules. The DEECD have

agreed to this choice.

(3) We will receive additional funds

of $50,000 to incorporate into our

companion project

from the Federal

Government as an

acknowledgement

of meet the cost of

―irreconcilable issues‖.

School council and staff will now

consider the list of ―wants‖ for our

refurbishment project, valued in total

at $654,063 that we will in due

course present to our project

manager/architect (to be selected) to

use as the basis for developing a

master plan.

This outcome, in the circumstances,

is a welcome improvement on what

we were led to believe we would

receive for much of the past two

years.

SINGAPORE TRIP

Another first – our first team of

students and staff will be heading off

to Singapore on Saturday for a week.

This is really exciting and I am certain

that they will have the time of their

lives over there as guests of

Tampines Primary School.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)

Q. Why do I barrack for

Collingwood?

A. This question is usually raised by

non-Collingwood supporters! When

I was a youngster at Nilma Primary

School, Collingwood won the 1958

Grand Final. I wanted to be liked by

the senior boys at the school, several

of whom were Collingwood

supporters. On the Monday after the

Grand Final I proudly stated that I

was a Collingwood supporter. One

of the grade 6 boys asked me, ―Since

when?‖ I replied, ―Since Saturday‖.

They weren‘t overly impressed, but

did embrace me as a new magpie. I

was pleased, but little did I know that

I was to pay a big price for my

opportunism – 32 years and lots of

close calls!

VALE

Last weekend Michael Egan tragically

passed away. Our deepest

sympathies are extended to Jennie

Tranter, his wife, and Hannah and

Blake Egan, his children. Jennie is a

member of our office administration

team and Hannah and Blake are

students at our school.

On a personal level, I have lost a

truly wonderful stepson-in-law. We

all miss you so much Michael.

QUOTABLE QUOTE

‘You have but one life – fill it with

friends’

HENRY GROSSEK

Canteen Closed on Tuesdays

PREP ENROLMENTS FOR

2012 Thank you to our families with

Prep students for 2012 who have

contacted the office for enrolment

forms. At this

stage we have

confirmed 40

enrolments for

Prep next year,

with this

number

growing daily. Many of these

children are from our existing

families. For our planning

purposes it is beneficial for us to

know our projected prep

enrolment well in advance. We

also need to be aware of students

with special needs who may

require submissions for extra

support at school. Families with

queries regarding this matter are

encouraged to make contact with

us to discuss the options available

to provide support.

If you know of any families with

children starting school in 2012

who wish to enrol at Berwick

Lodge we would appreciate it if

you could ask them to contact the

school administration in order to

organise a tour of the school.

SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS - COLES After the success last year of our

involvement in the Coles Sports

for Schools Program, we have

again registered our school to

participate.

Through this

program we

earn credits

towards

purchasing additional sports

equipment for our school. Last

year we collected over 94 000

points and earned some fabulous

sports equipment.

From Friday 29th July until Tuesday

18th October, for every $10 spent

at Coles or Bi-Lo, customers will

earn a Coles Sports for Schools

voucher worth 1 point (given at

the check-out) Students collect

these vouchers from family,

friends and neighbours and drop

them into the voucher collection

box. Early in November these

vouchers will be able to be

redeemed for new sporting

equipment. Watch out for

posters advertising this incentive

program and remember to collect

your vouchers. The PFA will be

counting these vouchers for us

and keeping us informed of our

progress.

WOOLWORTHS EARN

AND LEARN PROGRAM

We encourage all families to

continue to send along their

receipts from purchases made at

Woolworths to

add to our tally

of points for the

Earn and Learn

incentive

program. The 16

digit code required to enter points

is located at the bottom of the

receipt together with an indication

of how many points you have

earned from your purchase. It is

this bottom section of the receipt

that is required. Thank you again

to the PFA who have volunteered

to enter these details on behalf of

our school. This is a great

opportunity for the school to

acquire additional educational

resources for our students at no

direct cost to the schools or

families.

CEREBRAL PALSY

SUPPORT GROUP We have recently received

information about a website which

has been designed to support

carers of children with Cerebral

Palsy and other disabilities. The

website was created by a mother

of a child with Cerebral Palsy and

provides information about

support services, funding,

programs, recreation, respite

options, schools, organisations,

equipment suppliers and more.

The aim of the website is to

inform carers of support and

services for their additional needs

child, to invite carers to share

their personal journey and to

introduce carers to other

families in similar situations.

This website can be found at

www.helpinghandishere.com.au

LYNNE BRENNER

AND DEBBIE

CUSACK

ASS I STANT PR INCIPALS ’ REPORT

HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER?

Please ensure you let the school office know if you have changed address or updated mobile phones with new numbers.

This information alleviates stressful situations on students when they are ill and we cannot contact parents

Goy PM

Chelsea PL

Jobin PL

Isabella PW

Zachary PM

Emily PW

SCHOOL

AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who

received awards over the last week:

COMING ATTRACTIONS!

“The Lodgie Awards” Grade 5/6 FILM FESTIVAL

Monday 19th September 2011

Daffodil Day Friday 26th August

2011

This year Daffodil Day is celebrating

25 years in Australia. During the

month of August we will be selling

merchandise to raise much needed

funds for cancer research, support

and prevention.

The daffodil is an international

symbol of hope for people who have been affected by

cancer including patients, family, carers and friends.

If you would like to purchase any daffodil merchandise

please go to the office. There is a variety of items to

choose from including badges, key rings, pens, bears and

even footballs! They range from $5 - $30.

Daffodil Day is a day for all of us to give hope for a

brighter, cancer-free future, so with your help we can

make a difference.

Thank you for your support

Jo Zammit

Visual Arts

Mosaic Helpers

If anyone is interested in seeing how a Mosaic Wall

comes together, then this Monday 8th August 2011 is

your chance! We will be grouting our new wall near

the Performing Arts Room and require some extra

adult hands! You are more than welcome to come

anytime during the day, old

clothes a must! Even for half an

hour straight after assembly or

towards the end of the day before

school pick up would be greatly

appreciated.

Thank you for your consideration

Jo Zammit/ Julie McLeod

Visual Arts Teachers

YEAR 7 2012 TRANSITION

NEWS

All Grade 6 students who have applied

to Government Secondary Schools,

will bring home a letter of offer

tomorrow, Friday 5th August 2011.

If you have any queries please contact

Sue Naismith on 9707 1766.

CANTEEN NEWS

Just a reminder that Tuesday 16th August

2011 is our Canteen Special

Lunch Day.

All forms must be returned by

Wednesday 10th August 2011

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS!

Thank-you to all students who dressed up

on Freaky Friday and got into the spirit of

the day! You all looked fantastic and it was

great to see the efforts made and how

‗freaky‘ everyone looked!

A very big thank-you to the J-Rock cast and

crew for an outstanding effort on the day. I

am very proud of you all and from all the

wonderful positive feedback- you should be

too.

Thanks also to all those who helped make the day a success.

‗Best Dressed‘ winners on the day were:

Erin PW, Josh H 1M, Ella 2L,

Chloe L 3B, Ayden 3D, Lauren 4DR,

Bella 6K.

With less than two weeks to go to our

Hisense Arena performance, we are very

excited and can‘t wait to rock it at J-Rock!

Tahnee Planner

Performing Arts Teacher

School Name OSHC Coordinator: Dorien Erasmus

We had a great start to Term 3. Welcome to the new faces, hope you will have loads of fun at BLOSHC!

New enrolments, bookings & cancellations

Visit our website to register www.campaustralia.com.au.

Once registered you can make bookings and cancellations, view your statements and manage your details

anytime of the day online.

Before school care: 6:45am – 8:45am

After school care: 3.30pm – 6.30pm

Star of the week:

Salena 1J: For her great effort with the crafts activities and for listening to instructions.

Contact us:

Direct line: 9769 8251

Camp Australia Customer Service: 1300 105 343

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK Native American

BLOSHC NEWS

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Chief Headdress Dream Catcher Bracelet Tepee Totem Pole

Enrolments for 2012 are now being accepted! Enrolment forms are available from the school office. Original birth certificates and immunisation certificates need to be sighted by the office at the time of enrolment.

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Library Blog Competition – Write A

Comment

BLOG AWAY 1ST AUGUST 2011 – 31ST AUGUST 2011

For the month of August Berwick Lodge Primary School is

running a ‗Library Blog Competition‘!

What: Each time you make a comment relating to one of the posts on

the Library Blog (http://blpslibrary.global2.vic.edu.au/) you will be given a

raffle ticket. You can make as many comments as you like, but they must

be interesting, informative and/or provide an opinion. At the end of Au-

gust, 5 lucky tickets will be drawn and those students will be able to se-

lect a prize from the Lucky Dip Box.

Happy blogging, Miss Vine

Parents & Friends Association

NEXT MEETING: Thursday 1st September, 2011 at 1.30pm in Room 16.

Everyone is welcome, including toddlers. The PFA welcomes anyone wanting to join the fun and help make

a difference.

2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Our next 2nd hand uniform shop will be open in the school canteen on

Tuesday 30th August 2011 from 2.30pm until 3.30pm. We would like to thank all those families who have

donated as they have assisted other families in our community. There will be a table with $1.00 items.

Get in quick!!

Upcoming Events

FATHERS DAY STALL : This will be held Thursday 1st September 2011.

CLOVER COTTAGE: Wednesday 21st September 2011. Clover Cottage information forms will be

sent home shortly. To assist us on this night, we are still looking for assistance with donations and prizes.

If you work for a company that would be willing to donate a product or gift voucher, we would love to

hear from you. Any company who donates will receive promotion for their business in our newsletter.

Please contact Sarah via email if you can assist.

DRIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT: In December we will be holding another fun filled Drive In Movie Night at

Akoonah Park. This is a great opportunity to advertise and promote your business. If you work for, or

own a company that would like to advertise, please contact Sarah via email.

News

SAFEWAY/WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

PROMOTION:

For every $10 you spend in-store, Woolworths will give us

one ‗earn and learn‘ point which will go towards the school

being able to choose from a range of educational resources.

Until the end of Sunday, Woolworths are offering DOUBLE points. Please bring your Woolworths

receipts to the front office and place in the green box.

COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS VOUCHERS:

For every $10 you spend at a Coles or Bi-Lo store, you will receive 1 voucher. As per last

year, these vouchers are then used to select from a huge range of sports equipment for our

school. Please bring your Coles vouchers and place in the box in the foyer or give them to

your teacher to earn house points too !

PAULS COLLECT-A-CAP:

Pauls will contribute 10c for every cap collected to our school.

There is a collection box at the office for all donated Paul‘s

caps. Please start collecting today, the more caps—the more money for our school.

PFA CAFÉ: Is open on Thursday afternoon‘s from 2.45pm in Room 16. If you arrive at school early to

get a car park close by, or you want to come and keep warm, please come and visit us and enjoy a hot

drink for a gold coin donation.

THANKS again for your continued support. We are trying to do things

to make our school community stronger.

Advertisements published by the school are accepted in good faith and should not be regarded as an endorsement of any product or service.

Parents and members of the school community are advised to investigate any service or product to determine its suitability to meet their family's needs prior to accessing it.

BUSINESS ADVERTISING

NARRE WARREN-BERWICK BLUE LIGHT

DISCO

BERWICK LEISURE CENTRE,

MANUKA ROAD, BERWICK

SATURDAY 6th August 2011 & 3rd

September 2011

For Students in years 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8

only

Times 6:00pm to 10:00pm

COST: $10.00

Any enquires to Narre Warren

Police Station 9705 3111

COMMUNITY NEWS

Healing Magic

Come and enjoy a relaxing massage

Massages offered include deep tissue, head

massage, trigger point therapy, sports mas-

sage, pregnancy massage, Soon offering Hot

stone massage.

½ hour for $50 1 hour for $75

90mins for $90 or 2 hours for $110

Gift certificates available,

Loyalty cards offered,

Eftpos and Cash accepted

In Skye area

Call to make an appointment

Brenda- 0414717607

TAX RETURNS SELVEY TAXATION SERVICES

Individual & Business Returns

14 Day Refund

Partnerships, Companies & Trusts

Taxation & Business Advice

BAS & GST Advice

Discounts for Couples, Students & Pensioners

Investment Properties

REGISTERED TAX AGENT

Over 20 years experience

Contact Wayne on 0412 714 421 or

email: seltaxer@gmail.com

FOR SALE Hills 4 Station swing set, including riding horse, slide and

baby set. Cost: $160.00

Porta Cot Playpen - as new $60.00

Cubby house furniture (all timber) includes table and

chairs, oven, stove, etc $80.00

Please phone 0408 588 449

Pee Wee Tennis at Narre Warren South Tennis Club

School Court (off Ormond Rd) Mel Ref 130 A1

2 FREE Come & Try Tennis Lesson’s

Saturday 13th August &

Saturday 20th August

10.15am till 11am

Ages: 4 to 12 yrs

A 4-week tennis lesson trial will be offered at only $40. All

equipment supplied. Starts the week of 22nd August 2011.

Great chance to see if your child likes tennis before

enrolling into Term 4.

To book for one of the Free Tennis Try Out lessons call

Adrian on 0417 591 911. For more information on our

programs visit www.mtennis.com.au.

TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR

BIG SISTER

Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have

an international big brother or big sister by hosting

one of our exceptional international students arriving

in Australia in February 2012 for their 5 or 10 month

programs. Our international students from France,

Germany, Italy, Austria Japan, the U.S.A and Canada

will live as a local, attend a local secondary school,

arrive with their own spending money and

comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at

www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au

or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our

little booklets of international student profiles, and

capture the spirit of family and friendship!